Good Trouble

I mean, I can't believe I'm on the road opening for Margaret Cho.

It's like a dream come true.

Joaquin's mother: We need to talk about your sister, Jenna.

She sent me a postcard from someplace called The Coterie.

Joaquin: This whole time, I thought no one's heard from her in eight years.

I think you're more upset about your sister leaving

than you're letting on.

You should call your sister back.

Mariana: How did you know that my sister called?

Don't want to grow apart.

-I missed you. -I missed you too.

And how's things with Angelica?

Malika: I'm falling for you.

Matt dumped me.

I needed to tell someone,

but please don't tell Dennis.

It was really hard to get over you the first time.

Sumi: I'm still in love with you.

I just think maybe we're better off as friends.

I'm sorry I had to bail on the doctor.

Isabella: It's okay. Dennis went with me.

You're the one who wanted to be part of this pregnancy,

and you're never even here!

If it wasn't for Dennis, I would feel totally alone.

Why don't we get our own place?

So'd we live together?

Can we think about it?

I thought I might find you up here.

Hey, Dennis.

You-- you got a boy.

Congratulations.

Congratulations to you too.

Um, thank you.

I don't know if you're aware,

but Dennis' 40th birthday is coming up.

-40? -Yes, I'm aware.

We should throw him a Coterie party.

Dennis isn't really into celebrating his birthday.

Are you sure? I mean, I think he would love it.

And I can take care of everything.

Davia: Hmm.

Actually, why don't you and Davia do it together?

Oh! Wait, that-- That's a great idea!

Okay, so I was thinking it would be '90s theme

since that's when he was in high school.

And there should definitely be karaoke.

Oh, and it should definitely be a surprise.

Okay, look, I think I know Dennis better than anyone,

and the only thing he hates more than surprises is karaoke.

Okay, everyone! Dennis is on his way.

He'll be here in a few minutes.

What, is she supposed to be a Playboy bunny?

Were they even from the '90s?

She's a fem-bot from "Austin Powers."

Fem-bot. Makes sense. And you?

: "First rule of fight club,

don't talk about fight club."

Aw, I used to love Brad Pitt

until he cheated on Jennifer Aniston.

Oh. And, uh, you are?

Ginger Spice?

Good guess. And you are...

: "Life is like a box of chocolates."

-Wow! -What?

I just-- I didn't realize you had a sense of humor.

Oh.

I didn't realize that you used to work for Evan Speck.

Was that him I saw leaving your loft the other morning?

Hello.

Hey.

-Hi. -Hmm.

-Who's that? -Evan Speck.

-Mariana used to work under him. -Hmm.

Sometimes on top of him.

You know, former boss,

former, but maybe still, lover.

What are you, the hall monitor?

I need a refill.

Cher. "Clueless."

: "You're a virgin who can't drive."

Love it.

But who are you?

Be careful with those!

I'm Shelby Woo

from "The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo."

Asian characters were very underrepresented in the '90s.

Mm. Still are.

So what's this I hear about the two of you?

Oh! Yeah!

It's all true.

Oh, my God! Alice, you're back!

Uh, early!

Yep! Uh, Margaret had to cancel her tour

'cause she booked a movie.

You know, showbiz.

Oh, well, welcome home.

Um, I'll move out of your loft right away.

Don't worry about it.

I mean, you can stay for as long as you want actually,

because, um, I'm moving in with Sumi.

-Oh! -We're back together.

So, Sumice. Ugh.

Alumi?

Nope. Not digging your ship names.

Not to mention, Sumi cheated on you the last time

and broke your heart.

But though I've never seen any evidence of this,

I guess people can change.

Mazel!

-Get in. -No. No, no, no.

Both paramours in one night. How'd that happen?

Mmm, how about Thursday night?

Mmm, probably working late.

-Again? -Yeah.

Is this the new normal?

Lucia's got lots of notes on my women's center proposal,

and it's important I get it right before we take it to the floor.

But how about Friday?

I'm working.

How about Saturday night?

Ooh, um...

I have plans with Dyonte.

But... it's actually a surprise party for Dennis.

So why don't you come too?

Won't Dyonte mind?

I don't think so. I'll invite Tanya.

Who's Tanya?

She's Dyonte's primary partner.

What's a primary partner mean?

She's like, you know, his closest relationship.

The person he's most committed to, usually long-term.

Sort of like his priority.

And you don't mind not being his priority?

No. We're still new. And it's less pressure.

Well, if Dyonte doesn't mind, I'll come.

Great!

So, um, are you in a rush to get to work?

I got a little time.

Mm-hmm?

Malika: Busy schedules.

Only way to see them both this weekend.

Davia: Well, it's good they get along.

Angelica makes a hot Britney.

Girl, she makes everything hot.

Okay, I see you blushing!

Are things getting serious?

Maybe.

I'll be right back.

Look, I'm just sayin', the princess of R&B

and rap's Hollywood crossover king are a hard pair to beat.

But Janet and Britney are straight fire.

I mean, I can get jiggy with it

and I can hit it one more time.

Oh!

Is Tanya coming?

What? What happened?

Didn't wanna bring it up tonight but Tanya and I split up.

Dennis is coming! He's here.

-Everyone hide! -Oh, where do we go?

Let's go! Let's go!

Alice: Run, Forrest, run!

Dennis, I'm not ordering for you.

Big boys speak for themselves.

If you want something to eat,

just go to the window and order for yourself.

I'm too scared.

Hey, man.

Just had a hunch, but do you like pizza?

How would you like to try my pizza toast?

Answer him.

Okay.

Excellent choice.

And I will have your seasonal avocado toast.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

You're going to love it. Tastes so good.

Isabella: What was that about?

Oh, just a kid struggling to find his words.

I was like that at his age.

You? At a loss for words?

I used to struggle with social anxiety.

Well, looks like you got over that.

all: Surprise!

Oh, my God. This is amazing!

Aw, you don't hate that we surprised you?

No. I love it.

Malika: We love you!

-Dennis: Thank you. -Happy birthday!